A plants leaves, flowers, stems, berries, seeds, fruit, bark, roots or any other part may be used for medicinal purposes.  Most herbal remedies are used to treat minor health  problems, such as nausea, colds, cough, flu, headache, aches and pains, stomache and intestinal disorders(such as constipation and diarreha), menstrual cramps, insomnia, skin disorders and dandruff.

 

Some herbalists have reported success in treatinf certain chronic conditions including peptic ulcers, inflammation of the colon, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure, and respitory problems.

 

However, if you have a serious disorder and are considering an herbal remidy, DON'T discontinue ongoing medical treatment.  Also be sure to tell your health practioner about any prescribed drugs you are taking as they may react with the herbal remedies and also be sure to let your Doctor know about any herbal remedies.

 

Many of todays drugs have their origins in herbs.  Things like White willow bark for headaches and pain, have ASA in them so if you aon an asprin a day regime for heart problems or such please ask your dr. about taking the white willow bark because you can overdose yourself on it.

 

People think because they are herbs they can take more of them or don't have to tell their doctors about them, or perhaps they don't even think of it.  The opposite is true.  You have to be a little more on the ball because of the interactions.

 

I will try to post an herb a day for medicinal uses.  Please feel free to ask about an herb for either medicinal or magical uses.  I will help you out as best I can.

 

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